I know how you feel NY216. I took a sabbatical from the numbers about 2 weeks ago. I still "play", I pick my numbers and how I would play them and the cost. I started putting the money in my cookie jar, (no joke). I sweated heavily every time there was a draw, until I had enough in there to actually cover one of my bets. I still haven't hit, but have enough to cover my bets! I was on a run a couple of months ago, hitting frequently, but it got to the point where I couldn't figure out any rhyme or reason to NY. Even the usually accurate payed predictors at my on-line publication are coming up empty handed.. a couple box hits.The only number I'm actually playing is 207 ... don't have quite enough to cover it should it show. I'll start playing when NY gives up numbers that are paying! I know there have been many winners and I sincerely congratulate them all .... OK, I'm off my rant .. and my meds. A feeble attempt at humor in honor of Taxijohn!